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Graphite
C
The image displays a 1 cm³ cube of graphite, appearing dark gray to black with a somewhat dull to metallic sheen, showcasing its typical appearance as a soft, flaky mineral.
Graphite Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
1Crystal System
hexagonalLuster
metallicStreak Color
black to dark grayCleavage
perfect basal (one direction)Fracture
unevenSpecific Gravity
2.09Colors
black, dark gray, silvery-blackTransparency
opaqueType Locality
Sri Lanka, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, RussiaMineral Group
Native ElementsUses
pencils, lubricants, electrodes, refractories, batteries, nuclear reactor moderatorAssociated Minerals
quartz, feldspar, mica, calcite, tourmalineRarity
commonGeological Context
Graphite forms under high temperature and pressure in metamorphic rocks from the metamorphism of carbonaceous sediments, or in igneous rocks from the crystallization of carbon-rich melts. It is also found in hydrothermal veins.
